simple (no churn!) key lime pie ice cream
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This no churn key lime pie ice cream is made with fresh key lime pie pieces. The dessert is refreshing, tangy, and sweet. The graham cracker holds its crunch well, and who doesn’t love eating chunks of pie in their ice cream?
I made vanilla ice cream last month and have wanted to experiment with a different flavor. I will soon make this pie from scratch and mix it in the ice cream. But this busy Momma opted for easy. End of summer easy.
Key Lime Pie is one of my favorite desserts. Key lime juice is a pale yellow (vs regular lime juice) and hails from Key West, Florida. The pie is tangy, smooth, and sweet. Perfect on a hot summer day. My pie was store-bought but if you are in the mood to make it from scratch try this recipe from Smitten Kitchen.
No Churn Key Lime Pie Ice Cream Ingredients
- Heavy cream
- Can condensed milk
- Key lime pie, chopped into pieces
- Key lime juice
- Green food coloring
- Graham crumbs and sanding sugar, optional
How to Make Key Lime Pie Ice Cream
Whip whipping cream in a mixer until peaks form. Gently fold in condensed milk. Mix lime juice with food coloring and gently stir in the cream mixture. Pour into bread loaf pan and freeze for 1 hour (until set), then stir in pie chunks.
Freeze until firm, about 6 hours. Garnish with extra graham crumbs and sanding sugar.
Note: Freeze the pie pieces until ready to mix them into the ice cream.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does key lime pie ice cream taste like?
Key Lime Pie Ice Cream typically has a unique flavor that combines the tartness of Key Lime juice with the creaminess of ice cream. Here’s a breakdown of the taste:
- Tartness: The prominent flavor in Key Lime Pie Ice Cream is the tartness from the Key lime juice.
- Creaminess: The creaminess of the ice cream base balances out the tartness of the lime juice, creating a smooth and velvety texture that coats the palate.
- Sweetness: This Key Lime Pie Ice Cream recipe is sweetened with condensed milk. The level of sweetness can vary depending on the recipe or brand, but it’s usually enough to complement the tangy lime flavor without overpowering it.
- Graham Cracker Crust: This recipe includes crumbled pieces of graham cracker crust mixed throughout the ice cream. This provides a crunchy texture and adds a subtle hint of honeyed sweetness and a touch of spice, enhancing the overall flavor profile.
What is the difference between ice cream maker and no-churn ice cream?
The main difference between using an ice cream maker and making no-churn ice cream lies in the method of preparation and the equipment required.
An ice cream maker is a machine specifically designed for making ice cream. It consists of a freezing bowl or canister that is chilled in the freezer before use, along with a motorized churn that mixes the ice cream base as it freezes. To make ice cream using an ice cream maker, you typically prepare a custard base.
No-churn ice cream is a method of making ice cream without the need for an ice cream maker. It’s a simpler and more accessible way to make homemade ice cream, requiring only basic kitchen equipment.
To make no-churn ice cream, you typically start with a base of sweetened condensed milk and whipped cream. Flavorings such as extracts, fruit purees, or other ingredients can be added to create different flavors.
Key Lime Pie Ice Cream Recipe
This is a no churn ice cream recipe made with fresh key lime pie pieces. The dessert is refreshing, tangy, and sweet. The graham cracker holds its crunch well, and who doesn’t love eating chunks of pie in their ice cream!
Ingredients
- 2 cups (16oz) heavy cream
- 1 (14oz) can condensed milk
- 2 cups key lime pie, chopped to 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon Key lime juice
- 1 drop green food coloring
- Extra graham crumbs and sanding sugar, optional
Instructions
1. Whip whipping cream in mixer until peaks form.
2. Gently fold in condensed milk.
3. Mix together Key lime juice with food coloring and gently stir in cream mixture.
4. Pour into bread loaf pan and freeze for 1 hour (until set),
5. Stir in pie chunks. Freeze until firm, about 6 hours.
Notes
Garnish with extra graham crumbs and sanding sugar.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 122Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 52mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 0gSugar: 11gProtein: 2g
